Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini Sprint User guide

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Get Started .................................................................................................................................... 1

Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................ 1

Set Up Your Phone ................................................................................................................ 2

Activate Your Phone .............................................................................................................. 3

Complete the Setup ............................................................................................................... 4

Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................... 5

Sprint Account Information and Help ..................................................................................... 5

Sprint Account Passwords ............................................................................................. 5

Manage Your Account .................................................................................................... 6

Sprint Support Services .................................................................................................. 7

Phone Basics ................................................................................................................................ 8

Your Phone’s Layout ............................................................................................................. 8

Key Functions ................................................................................................................. 8

Turn Your Screen On and Off .............................................................................................. 10

Touchscreen Navigation ...................................................................................................... 11

Tap ............................................................................................................................... 11

Touch and Hold ............................................................................................................ 11

Swipe or Slide .............................................................................................................. 12

Drag .............................................................................................................................. 12

Flick .............................................................................................................................. 13

Pinch and Spread ......................................................................................................... 13

Rotate ........................................................................................................................... 14

Features............................................................................................................................... 15

Motions and Gestures .................................................................................................. 15

Smart Screen ............................................................................................................... 16

Voice Control ................................................................................................................ 16

Your Home Screen .............................................................................................................. 17

Create Shortcuts .......................................................................................................... 17

Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts ............................................................................ 18

Add and Remove Widgets ............................................................................................ 19

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Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................. 19

Recent Applications ...................................................................................................... 19

Status Bar ............................................................................................................................ 20

Notification Panel ................................................................................................................. 22

Quick Settings .............................................................................................................. 23

Assistant Menu .................................................................................................................... 24

Enter Text ............................................................................................................................ 26

Text Input Methods ....................................................................................................... 26

Google Voice Typing .................................................................................................... 26

Samsung Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 27

Swype ........................................................................................................................... 28

Tips for Editing Text ..................................................................................................... 29

Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................. 30

Make Phone Calls ................................................................................................................ 30

Call Using the Keypad .................................................................................................. 30

Call from Logs .............................................................................................................. 30

Call from Contacts ........................................................................................................ 31

Call a Number in a Text Message ................................................................................ 31

Call a Number in an Email Message ............................................................................ 31

Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................ 31

Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................... 32

Answer an Incoming Call .............................................................................................. 32

Mute the Ringing Sound ............................................................................................... 32

Reject an Incoming Call ............................................................................................... 32

Reject a Call with a Text Message ............................................................................... 33

Phone Call Options .............................................................................................................. 33

Dialing Options ............................................................................................................. 33

Caller ID ....................................................................................................................... 34

Call Waiting .................................................................................................................. 34

3-Way Calling ............................................................................................................... 34

Call Forwarding ............................................................................................................ 35

In-Call Options .............................................................................................................. 35

Speed Dials .................................................................................................................. 36

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Voicemail ............................................................................................................................. 37

Set Up Voicemail .......................................................................................................... 37

Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................. 38

Voicemail Notification ................................................................................................... 38

Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................. 39

Logs ..................................................................................................................................... 39

View Logs ..................................................................................................................... 39

Logs Options ................................................................................................................ 40

Clear Logs .................................................................................................................... 40

Contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 41

Get Started with Contacts .................................................................................................... 41

Access Contacts ........................................................................................................... 41

Contacts Options .......................................................................................................... 42

Add a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 43

Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................ 44

Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 44

Add or Edit Information for a Contact ........................................................................... 44

Assign a Picture to a Contact ....................................................................................... 45

Assign a Ringtone to a Contact .................................................................................... 45

Link a Contact .............................................................................................................. 46

Delete a Contact ........................................................................................................... 46

Add Contacts to Your Favorites ........................................................................................... 46

Groups ................................................................................................................................. 47

Share a Contact ................................................................................................................... 48

Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................ 49

Gmail/Google ....................................................................................................................... 49

Create a Google Account ............................................................................................. 49

Sign in to Your Google Account ................................................................................... 50

Access Gmail ............................................................................................................... 50

Send a Gmail Message ................................................................................................ 50

Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ............................................................................ 51

Samsung Account................................................................................................................ 51

Email .................................................................................................................................... 52

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Add an Email Account .................................................................................................. 52

Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ........................................................... 52

Compose and Send Email ............................................................................................ 53

Reply or Forward Email ................................................................................................ 54

Manage Your Email Inbox ............................................................................................ 54

Email Settings .............................................................................................................. 55

Delete an Email Account .............................................................................................. 58

Text and Multimedia Messaging .......................................................................................... 58

Send a Message .......................................................................................................... 58

New Messages Notification .......................................................................................... 59

Managing Messages .................................................................................................... 60

Messaging Settings ...................................................................................................... 61

Social Networking Accounts ................................................................................................ 63

Flipboard ...................................................................................................................... 63

Google+ ........................................................................................................................ 63

Hangouts ...................................................................................................................... 63

Messenger .................................................................................................................... 64

YouTube ....................................................................................................................... 64

Apps and Entertainment ............................................................................................................. 65

Google Play Store................................................................................................................ 65

Find and Install an App ................................................................................................. 65

Create a Google Wallet Account .................................................................................. 66

Open an Installed App .................................................................................................. 66

Uninstall an App ........................................................................................................... 66

Google Play Books .............................................................................................................. 67

Google Play Magazines ....................................................................................................... 67

Movies, TV, and Media ........................................................................................................ 67

Google Play Movies & TV ............................................................................................ 67

Sprint TV & Movies ....................................................................................................... 68

Group Play ........................................................................................................................... 69

CBS Sports .......................................................................................................................... 70

Music ................................................................................................................................... 70

Google Play Music ....................................................................................................... 70

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Music ............................................................................................................................ 71

Sprint Music Plus .......................................................................................................... 74

Navigation ............................................................................................................................ 75

Google Maps ................................................................................................................ 75

Google Local ................................................................................................................ 76

Google Navigation ........................................................................................................ 76

Scout ............................................................................................................................ 76

TripAdvisor ................................................................................................................... 77

Samsung Apps .................................................................................................................... 77

Samsung Hub ...................................................................................................................... 77

Use Samsung Hub ....................................................................................................... 78

Samsung Link ...................................................................................................................... 79

Configure Samsung Link Settings ................................................................................ 80

Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ............................................. 81

Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................... 81

Story Album ......................................................................................................................... 82

WatchON ............................................................................................................................. 82

Web and Data ............................................................................................................................. 83

Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................... 83

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ........................................................... 83

Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ........................................................................... 84

Hotspot ................................................................................................................................ 85

Allowed Devices ........................................................................................................... 85

Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................ 86

Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) ) .............................................. 87

Your Data Services User Name ................................................................................... 87

4G Services ......................................................................................................................... 87

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............................................................................................ 88

Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................... 88

Add a VPN .................................................................................................................... 89

Connect to a VPN ......................................................................................................... 89

Disconnect from a VPN ................................................................................................ 89

Chrome ................................................................................................................................ 90

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Internet Browser .................................................................................................................. 90

Lumen Toolbar..................................................................................................................... 90

Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................... 91

Camera ................................................................................................................................ 91

Take a Picture .............................................................................................................. 92

Record Videos .............................................................................................................. 92

Camera Options ........................................................................................................... 93

Quick Camera Settings ................................................................................................ 94

Advance Camera Settings ............................................................................................ 95

Gallery ................................................................................................................................. 96

View Photos and Videos .............................................................................................. 97

Zoom In or Out on a Photo ........................................................................................... 99

Edit Photos ................................................................................................................... 99

Share Photos and Videos ........................................................................................... 100

Video ................................................................................................................................. 102

Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................... 105

1Weather ........................................................................................................................... 105

Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 105

Add an Event to the Calendar .................................................................................... 105

Event Alerts ................................................................................................................ 107

View Events ................................................................................................................ 108

Delete Events ............................................................................................................. 108

Clock .................................................................................................................................. 109

Calculator........................................................................................................................... 109

Dropbox ............................................................................................................................. 110

Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox .................................................................. 110

Google Search ................................................................................................................... 110

Google Settings ................................................................................................................. 110

Help ................................................................................................................................... 111

My Files ............................................................................................................................. 111

POLARIS Office 5 .............................................................................................................. 111

S Memo ............................................................................................................................. 112

Voice Services ................................................................................................................... 113

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S Translator ................................................................................................................ 113

S Voice ....................................................................................................................... 114

Voice Recorder ........................................................................................................... 114

Voice Search .............................................................................................................. 115

Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................... 115

Turn Bluetooth On or Off ............................................................................................ 115

Pairing with a Bluetooth Device .................................................................................. 116

Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................... 116

Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device .......................................................... 117

Send Information Using Bluetooth .............................................................................. 117

Receive Information Using Bluetooth ......................................................................... 118

Memory Card ..................................................................................................................... 119

Remove a Memory Card ............................................................................................ 119

View Memory Card Usage ......................................................................................... 119

Format a Memory Card .............................................................................................. 119

Unmount a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 120

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ....................................................... 120

Update Your Phone ........................................................................................................... 121

Before Updating Your Firmware ................................................................................. 121

Update Your Phone .................................................................................................... 121

Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 123

Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................... 123

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ................................................................................................... 123

Configure Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................ 124

Other Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................................... 124

Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................................................................. 125

Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................ 125

Bluetooth Settings.............................................................................................................. 126

Turn Bluetooth On or Off ............................................................................................ 127

Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices ......................................................................... 127

Data Usage ........................................................................................................................ 128

More Networks Settings ..................................................................................................... 129

Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................ 129

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Mobile Networks ......................................................................................................... 129

Tethering .................................................................................................................... 130

VPN ............................................................................................................................ 130

Roaming ..................................................................................................................... 131

NFC ................................................................................................................................... 131

Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................... 131

Android Beam ............................................................................................................. 132

S Beam .............................................................................................................................. 132

Turn S Beam On or Off .............................................................................................. 132

Nearby Devices ................................................................................................................. 132

Screen Mirroring ................................................................................................................ 133

Kies via Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................... 133

Lock Screen ....................................................................................................................... 134

Screen Lock ............................................................................................................... 134

Display ............................................................................................................................... 136

Wallpaper ................................................................................................................... 136

Notification Panel ....................................................................................................... 137

Screen Mode .............................................................................................................. 137

Brightness .................................................................................................................. 137

Auto Rotate Screen .................................................................................................... 138

Screen Timeout .......................................................................................................... 138

Daydream ................................................................................................................... 138

Font Style ................................................................................................................... 139

Font Size .................................................................................................................... 139

Touch Key Light Duration ........................................................................................... 139

Show Battery Percentage ........................................................................................... 139

Edit After Screen Capture .......................................................................................... 139

Auto Adjust Screen Tone ........................................................................................... 140

LED Indicator ..................................................................................................................... 140

Sound ................................................................................................................................ 140

Volume ....................................................................................................................... 140

Ringtones ................................................................................................................... 141

Vibrations ................................................................................................................... 141

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Default Notification Sound .......................................................................................... 141

Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................ 141

Dialing Keypad Tone .................................................................................................. 142

Touch Sounds ............................................................................................................ 142

Screen Lock Sound .................................................................................................... 142

Emergency Tone ........................................................................................................ 142

Adapt Sound ............................................................................................................... 143

Home Screen Mode ........................................................................................................... 143

Call Settings....................................................................................................................... 143

Set Up Call Rejection Messages ................................................................................ 143

Answering/Ending Calls ............................................................................................. 144

Turn Off Screen During Calls ..................................................................................... 144

Call Alerts ................................................................................................................... 144

Call Accessories ......................................................................................................... 145

Ringtones and Keypad Tones .................................................................................... 145

Personalize Call Sound .............................................................................................. 145

Noise Reduction ......................................................................................................... 146

Increase Volume In Pocket ........................................................................................ 146

US Dialing .................................................................................................................. 146

International Dialing .................................................................................................... 146

TTY Mode ................................................................................................................... 147

Hearing Aids ............................................................................................................... 147

DTMF Tones .............................................................................................................. 147

Voicemail Settings ...................................................................................................... 147

Voice Privacy .............................................................................................................. 147

Blocking Mode ................................................................................................................... 148

Driving Mode...................................................................................................................... 149

Power Saving Mode ........................................................................................................... 149

Accessory .......................................................................................................................... 149

Accessibility ....................................................................................................................... 150

Language and Input ........................................................................................................... 151

Choose a Default Language ....................................................................................... 151

Set a Default Input Method ......................................................................................... 152

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Google Voice Typing Settings .................................................................................... 152

Samsung Keyboard Settings ...................................................................................... 152

Swype Settings ........................................................................................................... 154

Voice Search Settings ................................................................................................ 155

Text-To-Speech Options ............................................................................................ 155

Pointer Speed ............................................................................................................. 156

Motions and Gestures........................................................................................................ 156

Smart Screen ..................................................................................................................... 157

Smart Stay .................................................................................................................. 157

Voice Control ..................................................................................................................... 158

Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 158

Add an Account .......................................................................................................... 158

Backup Options .......................................................................................................... 159

Location Services .............................................................................................................. 160

Security .............................................................................................................................. 161

Encryption .................................................................................................................. 161

Passwords .................................................................................................................. 161

Device Administration ................................................................................................. 161

Credential Storage ..................................................................................................... 162

Application Manager .......................................................................................................... 162

Battery ............................................................................................................................... 163

Storage .............................................................................................................................. 163

Date and Time ................................................................................................................... 163

Activate This Device .......................................................................................................... 164

System Update .................................................................................................................. 164

About Device ..................................................................................................................... 165

Copyright Information ................................................................................................................ 166

Index ......................................................................................................................................... 167

Get Started 1

Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint

service the first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.

Get Started 2

Set Up Your Phone

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.

1. Install the battery.

 Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.

 Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on

the phone, and gently press the battery into place.

 Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and

there are no gaps around the cover.

Get Started 3

2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.

3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging

Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take

up to three hours.

Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal,

run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery

as soon as possible.

4. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.

 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the

setup application.

 If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.

Activate Your Phone

Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to

use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.

● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.

● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of

service, it is designed to activate automatically.

 When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free

Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware

Update screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing

number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer

online or directly on your phone.

Get Started 4

Activate on your computer:

• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your

phone.

Activate on your phone:

• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will

automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit

sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the internet, call Sprint

Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.

Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the

Power/Lock Key cancels the activation process.

Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.

Complete the Setup

After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the

Welcome screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.

Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has

been activated on your Sprint account.

During setup and activation, you may see Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice

and tap I Agree to use Sprint Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck option if you

do not wish to use the Sprint Connections Optimizer.

1. At the Welcome screen, follow the on-screen instructions to configure your phone’s

basic options, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.

 Google Account: Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps,

Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these

applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the

steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google

Account.

 Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps

and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much

more. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for

a new Samsung Account.

2. Tap Finish to complete setup.

Get Started 5

Set Up Voicemail

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in

use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as

your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

1. Press Home

and tap Phone.

If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock Key to turn on the display and then

swipe your screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off.

2. Touch and hold

to dial your voicemail number.

3. Follow the system prompts to:

 Create your password.

 Record your name announcement.

 Record your greeting.

Note: Voicemail Password—Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when

setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone

who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

Sprint Account Information and Help

Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding

help.

Sprint Account Passwords

As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your

voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to

your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account User Name and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you

sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get

started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint

service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail

for more information on your voicemail password.

Get Started 6

Data Services Password

With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control

access and authorize Premium Service purchases.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.

Manage Your Account

Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.

Online: sprint.com/mysprint

● Access your account information.

● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).

● View and pay your bill.

● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

● Purchase accessories.

● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

● View available Sprint service plans and options.

● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen

savers, and more.

From Your Sprint Phone

1. Press and then tap Phone.

2. Do any of the following:

 Tap

to check minute usage and account balance.

 Tap

to make a payment.

 Tap to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service

plan or to get answers to other questions.

Get Started 7

Sprint Support Services

Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance

from your Sprint phone.

Sprint 411

Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,

business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant

reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information

per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.

■ Press Home and tap Phone, and then tap .

Sprint Operator Services

Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place

calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

■ Press Home

and tap Phone, and then tap .

 For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at

sprint.com/mysprint.

Phone Basics 8

Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay

connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will

introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Phone’s Layout

This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.

Key Functions

The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.

● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.

● Proximity Sensor detect the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using

motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects when it’s

near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses.

● Light Sensor detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness

when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera.

● Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.

Phone Basics 9

● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the

screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or

restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.

● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,

the Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard.

● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used

applications window, and access Task Manager and Google Search. Quickly press twice

to launch the S Voice app.

● Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens.

● Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press

to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute

the ringtone of an incoming call.

● LED indicator displays red when charging, green when fully charged, blue when

powering up, and orange when a notification has arrived.

● Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and

captures sound during recording.

● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional

headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

● Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.

● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing

and capturing a photo or video.

● USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable

(included) and other optional accessories (not included).

● Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice

in speakerphone mode.

● Cover Release allows you to lift the cover from the back of your phone.

● Infrared Transmitter controls external devices such as TVs.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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